Here is the perfect "small space desk" for the modern decorator with limited square footage. The OneLessDesk from Heckler has followed today's smaller computer hardware and been reduced to the bare basics taking up only one foot of space when the lower deck is pushed under the upper deck. The OneLessDesk is constructed entirely of welded, laser cut, thick steel with a durable powdercoat finish, and can easily support the size and weight of two 24-inch flat-panel displays with enough room left over for your speakers, iPhone, iPod, and more. This svelte desk/workstation is perfect for your loft, cube, den, reception area, bedroom, or dorm. Available in White or Silver/Grey. Fully Assembled $649 From
This year Scandinavia's leader in modern dining room furniture featuring tables that offer unusually unique fold out and space saving options turns 75. When it comes to "small space furniture" nothing compares to the functionality of the Skovby SM101 multi-purpose dining table. This little gem features dual fold out table tops, a center piece that is reversible with stainless steel on one side for heat resistance, pull out storage compartment with space for glasses and dishes, and castors so hiding it away is easy. The complete line of Skovby dining tables include round, square, and rectangular tables in a variety of woods for the ultimate in contemporary dining. When closed it measures only 40x80x73 cm / 16x31x28.7" $1399 Most Finishes
Sure some of the world's most stylish leather furniture comes from Europe, especially Italy where the trade is seen as an art form. American Leather of Dallas Texas is here to dispel the myth with help from famed designer Vladimir Kagan who helped bring the Dakar convertible sofa sleeper to the market. American Leather has an outstanding collection of top grain leather combined with a very shapely line of frames. The "Dakar" sleeper series is perfect for all room sizes and is especially good for "small space living" and is available in a variety of sizes ranging from a single chair to full size sofa with a king bed. See the rest of the outstanding collection of leather furniture from American Leather that includes traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles.
If you are like many of us you live in-town in a smaller apartment, flat, or loft. The trade-off on living in-town is that of space versus convenience. When it comes to furnishing a smaller place, it can be more difficult to add furniture pieces that are not absolutely needed. Creating an office falls into this category. The challenge is finding a small desk that can work in the space, and hopefully add some other aesthetic value to the overall apartment décor. The three desks featured in the pictures here may give you some ideas about what can work. Each one has their unique appeal. One is more of a table that converts into a desk, whereas another is a hybrid between a table and a desk. The third is more of a typical looking desk. These three products are the Papiro, Post Scriptum, and Scrivano from Porada.
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Designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien offer us their modern take on the Indian daybed traditionally called the Charpoy which by the way is perfect for small space interior decorating and multi-purpose use. Charpoy has a handmade cotton and silk mattress embellished by precious crafted embroidery with a facsimile of a game, similar to drafts, which in India is reminiscent of the time of wars when kingdoms and wives were won as bets. The mattress of Charpoy is a highly valuable item that encapsulates the tradition, craft skills and richness of the hand finishing, contrasting with the underlying wood base with a black lacquer finish produced in Italy. See the entire collection of modern furniture that dares to defy the usual from Moroso of Italy.
